Early Years Nursery Apprentice
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Company: Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries Ltd
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Location: Ivybridge, PL21 9GP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £19,460.00 per year
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01287
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Application Deadline Date: 25/08/2025
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Start Date: 03/09/2025
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Monday to Friday
Brief Description
Are you interested in joining a hard working, committed team who are passionate about early years development? Little Orchard Montessori Nursery have a fantastic opportunity for a both level 2 and level 3 apprentices to join the dedicated team in our Lee Mill setting.
Qualifications Required
Level 2 would be beneficial
Experience beneficial
Personal Qualities
Passionate
Empathetic
Kind
Caring
Dedicated
Honest.
Reliable.
Timekeeping.
Willingness to learn.
Skills Required
A passion to work with children.
Good communication skills.
Contribute towards an effective and supportive team environment.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of care are provided.
Training to be Provided
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
Permanent position, opportunities to progress, further training.
Vacancy Detail
At Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries we aim to provide a caring, friendly environment where your child is encouraged to follow their own interests, learn at their own pace and have fun whilst doing so.
Apprentice Duties and Responsibilities
1. Work (under supervision) with children in the Setting, to provide all aspects of care and supporting learning opportunities, which may include washing, changing and feeding
2. Undertake training to obtain recognised qualifications, including completing assignments on time, and attending all College sessions/ tutorials (if applicable)
3. Uphold standards within the Setting by adhering to all policies and procedures
4. Strive to safeguard children by working to the organisation’s safeguarding Code of Conduct
5. Assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
6. Provide adult interaction with children in the Setting
7. Know and implement the Setting’s confidentiality policy
In return, we offer;
•Childcare Discount
•Company Pension
•Lots of training available
•Free and Confidential, Counselling helpline for staff members and family
•Exclusive staff benefit discount club
Other Information
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Little Little Orchard Montessori Nursery will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.